rear window advice needed

JasonZE · Post by **JasonZE** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:38 pm

Can anyone advise me of a good place in christchurch to get the back window replaced?
What are the pros and cons of glass window and can it be done without replacing the roof?
Thanks

Jason......

Greenracer5 · Post by **Greenracer5** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:42 pm

I don't know where to get a window replaced in Christchurch, but as for pros and cons, I have heard that unzipping and rezipping a glass window can be a bit of a pain in the butt. The extra weight of the glass compared with the weight of the plastic window means that you have to hold it up with one hand while trying to zip with the other and I have heard reports of the zip being damaged due to forcing against the weight while zipping up (ooh-er missus

).
On the other hand, many folk who have done it say that improvement to rear vision is well worth the hassle.

These people have replaced the glass themselves, but it gives a general feel for the result of the result (if you see what i mean).....

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_revie ... 2eac661d9e

Some folk have also replaced the whole roof and frame with that from a later car (NB), although I would imagine that finding a complete set from a wrecked car in NZ may prove difficult.

Let us know how you get on.

BRG

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:12 pm

Hi...

Wayne Patrick at Patrick Auto Trimmers, 359 St Asaph Street does plenty of MX5 hoods. Uses Robbins hoods from the US, sometimes has good second hand hoods. Easy to deal with...supplied mine.

Cheers, Ian

JasonZE · Post by **JasonZE** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:21 am

Thanks Ian, we use Patricks a bit for getting jetski seats recovered I work at the seadoo shop on Lichfield st so he is close by, I will go see him monday and see what he thinks. I was going to go there but thought I would see if there were any speacilists in town first.

Cheers

Jason........

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 5:17 pm

Cheers Jason...

Is your car a 1.8? Mine is, being late 1993.
If I can help re anything else, just holla. Live Wigram, if you need to compare notes etc

Ian

JasonZE · Post by **JasonZE** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:58 pm

No its 1.6 NA6CE its the wifes car I drve it now and again it needs more power to be fun might look at some mods soon if I get time being a mechanic its all about time and money just not sure wether to turbo or just do basic NA mods.

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:19 pm

Not sure if this will work...

rear window advice needed

rear window advice needed

hood window

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